Secure Data Backup Solutions

When we look at backup there are many different styles, from instant Hard drive synchronization (RAID solutions). These are great if you are after little or no downtime hard drives can be replaced while the computer is still operating.
As external hard drives become more affordable these are a cheap simple solution. Combined with the backup software from Microsoft they offer a reliable solution. As Microsoft backup software only allows local USB backup devices to be attached, this can become a problem if we use a NAS drive (Network Attached Storage) device. CMS products provide a solution that can backup our data in this situation.

With most business we have important data but generally we find that our core business files do not amount to large amounts of data, in so case this may be different. This allows us to use services to automatically backup our important data to a secured offsite server automatically.

IT Consultant

http://www.jarviecomputing.com.au/

Steven Jarvie

Windows 7 service pack 1

With the latest release of windows 7 Service Pack 1 it has never been a more sensible time to upgrade to windows 7.
With great new features like:
Windows home group this allows non domain computers to easily connect and share files and services. After joining the home group no passwords are require to access shares file on there home group computers.
Windows Search, this is a tool i use everyday it allows me to quickly find the documents and applications i am after swiftly with ease.
Windows Taskbar With the ability to preview windows without opening them improves work activity.
Performance improvements Design to sleep and resume quicker and it is less hungry on resources. The saving in electricity per year will make windows 7 even more affordable.

If your concerns are program compatibility or is it buggy like Vista! Then why not ask us to setup up a virtual machine on one of your current computers to sample this great improvement in desktop software.

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Steven Jarvie

Local Area Network Routing.

I received a call from a client unhappy that there new computer was slow. After some testing we came to the conclusion that in fact it was not the computer that was slow, it was the internet.
The client proceeded to organize a new internet plan.
A few weeks later I had a call from the same client excited they had a new internet plan with faster speed, but there was another problem now!
We can no longer printer or connect to the shared folder on the file server. After a few questions I discovered the had also purchased an install a new modem.
The problem clearly was a Local Area Network Routing table problem.
We made the appropriate changes to the new modems LAN table and DCHP Server settings, and now they can connect to the Static IP address of the printer and the file server as it was configured in the previous modem router.

IT Consultant
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Steven Jarvie

Cloud Computing Australia

Steven Jarvie LinkedInPower of the cloud.

Imagine for a minute you could grow your business from a simple home office, to a international business in a short period of time. Your business can meet the needs of the world all from your home office. The power of cloud computing can bring this to any small business.

BUT where do you start, how do you get involved.

It seems everyone is taking about the cloud.

As with any business it takes time to acquire knowledge of the services available. Which products does our business need?
Jarvie computing have options for small business to enter the cloud, having infrastucture an the power available to meet every need for small business.
Using BPOS (Business Productivity Online Standard Suite) is a set of messaging and collaboration tools, delivered as a subscription service, that gives your business rich capabilities without the need to deploy and maintain software and hardware on-premise. This makes it expanding easy, To go from 5 users to 500 is only a matter of speaking with your IT consultant..

IT Consultant
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Steven Jarvie

Computer Servicing Cleaning

Computer keep going.We use our computers everyday, we just expect them to keep going and give us no problems at all. Just like and piece of equipment it needs to be cared for and serviced.

Computer servicing could be split into two categories

1. Software maintenance.

2. Hardware maintenance

With hardware maintenance this is a visual inspection, involves dis assembly of the machine. As we are looking inside the computer we are looking for electronic components that may be showing signs of ageing.

Further looking we inspect the CPU fan and surrounds. Noticing if dust may be behind the blades of the fan.

Each case may vary as different computers by different manufactures have slightly different layouts.

Depening on your enviroment this service may need to be carried out every six months, generally every twelve months would be ideal.

Servicing the computer is quite simple armed with the correct tools, of cause be aware there can allways be dramas when dissasembling anything.
Steven Jarvie

IT Consultant

http://www.jarviecomputing.com.au/

Steven Jarvie

Protect your online passwords

Many times when fixing a clients computer I ask for a password and then they say, "I use that password for everything". Why let yourself be venerable to theft.
These days everyone has a LinkedIn account, a Facebook profile, Twitter feed an does online banking.
It's a one-stop shopping for identity thieves!
Having a unique password for every site is unrealistic, but use a series of several passwords and save your best for the most critical sites.
Password managers can help.
KeePass is a free open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way.

With the ability to put all your passwords on a single computer or a removable drive. All passwords are stored in a database with secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES-256 and Twofish).


Imagine all you need to do is remember the Master password, it's that easy.
Why You Should Care: There is no excuse to say I can not remember my password. One password and they have access to all your information.

KeePass is simple to use. And FREE.








All-ways remember to backup the Database.kdb file.

Steven Jarvie
IT Consultant
www.jarviecomputing.com.au

Steven Jarvie